Quality Assurance Engineer

General Responsibilities:The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for managing product quality in all phases of the product life cycle (pre-launch, launch, MFG), in all phases of the business (corporate. Operations, suppliers) through the execution of the Quality Management System (QMS).Examples of Typical Activities:Manage the achievement of customer expectations by providing support, guidance, leadership and expertise to support functions (e.g. AQT, MFG, ENG, Purchasing, Project Management) and suppliersComply with all Quality Management System standards/deliverablesOptimize process by leading cross-functional completion of the PPAP/APQP process for all product lines. Processflow, PFMEA, control plan (process control strategy, error proofing, jigs/fixtures, KCC identification, work instructions)Validate that the product design and MFG process achieve QR requirements [by evaluating all issues identified during pilot runs, ensuring all critical issues are resolved prior to PP, ensuring all MFG process documentation is adequate, ensuring all test results are complete/passing, ensuring that a representative sample has been reviewed/approved by a cross-functional team and providing an authorization for production start]Determine testing, process control impact of all ECR/ECN's; execute/validate all ECR/ECN's in accordance with this determination, in compliance with the established EC processPrioritize and control quality issues; provide updates as appropriate/requested (e.g. PDR, Management Review).Analyze customer (ref. subcommittee), supplier and internal data; identify issues and trends and refer to CAPA processDrive effective corrective action by leading 5-Why, CAPA and/or 8D processes (pre-launch, launch, MFG)Provide relevant metrics in all phases of the product life cycle (pre-launch, launch, MFG), in all phases of the business (corporate. Operations, suppliers)Develop and maintain QMS document control system, including Operator Work Instructions, Operator Inspection Check Sheets and Procedures.Required Experience BS Degree in technical field required; 2-5 years of experience in quality.Required Technical CompetenciesExcellent Verbal and Written Communication SkillsProject Management Skills - ability to follow project plans and meet key milestones on timeComputer Skills (Microsoft Office Suite)Knowledge of manufacturing: injection molding and plasticsUnderstanding of and experience with Quality Disciplines -ISO 9000 knowledge and experience (Procedures and Work Instructions)Quality Planning (FMEAS, Control Plans)Effective Corrective Action (5-Why); exposure to Six Sigma, Shainin preferredEffective Prints and Specifications preferredRequired Behavioral CompetenciesPersonal Leadership - Leads by envisioning the future, engaging others, energizing people and enabling self and others to develop and execute plans to deliver strategy.Aligning Performance for Success - Focuses and guides others in accomplishing work objectives.Building Partnerships- Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals.Customer Focus - Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships.Information Monitoring- Sets up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it.Initiates Action - Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.Strategic Decision Making- Obtains information and identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; commits to a course of action to accomplish a long0range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints and organizational value.EEO/AA EMPLOYEREEO StatementAt Goodbaby International, we value and embrace you. It's our belief that diversity and inclusion is an essential component to our success as an international business. Accordingly, we are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Goodbaby's policy applies throughout the employment relationship-including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, separation, and day-to-day practices. Goodbaby's employment decisions will not be based on race, color and ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, disability, medical history, genetic information, or any basis prohibited by applicable law. Employment decisions will be based on an applicant's merit and qualifications, the position requirements, and our business needs.